Hungary, Kingdom. An Order of Merit Officer's Cross Case Hold with sash-like suspension inscribed ‘CHATEAU-THIERRY

with sash-like suspension inscribed ‘CHATEAU-THIERRY COTE 204’

green enamel surround with 1879 date

measuring 30 mm (w) x 82 mm (h)

including four photographs depicting a hunt

the obverse lid with a gold embossed image of the decoration

Hungary, Kingdom. An Order of Merit Officer's Cross Case Hold with sash-like suspension inscribed ‘CHATEAU-THIERRYA period original presentation case, constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux red leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilt Crown of St. Stephen, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a depressed white velvet medal bed, closing with a non functional spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 74 mm (w) x 74 mm (l) x 22 mm (h), the decoration demonstrating minor flecking of enamels and loss